The 2008–09 Mississippi State basketball team represented Mississippi State University in the 2008–09 college basketball season. Under head coach Rick Stansbury, the team played their home games at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville, Mississippi, and was a member of the Southeastern Conference.
Previous season The 2007–08 Bulldogs finished the season 23–11 (12–4 in SEC play) and reached the Round of 32 in the NCAA tournament, where they barely lost to eventual runner-up Memphis.
Before the season
Departures Five players from the 2007–08 team did not return for this season. Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Notes 3 Guard 190 Senior Henderson, KY Graduated (Walk-on) 44 Guard 230 Junior Nashville, TN Declared for 2008 NBA draft 10 Guard 160 Sophomore Madison, MS Left team (Walk-on) 11 Guard 205 Sophomore Poplar Bluff, MO Transferred to Notre Dame 23 Forward 245 Senior Jackson, MS Graduated
Recruits
Roster
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